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- Contact the manager of your community in advance
to determine the best place to park and unload.
- Find out if your community has dollies or carts
available for moving purposes.
- Get more boxes than you think you will need.
- Get smaller boxes for books. Use bigger boxes for
lighter items.
- Reinforce the bottom of boxes with at least one
strip of packing tape.
- Pack boxes firmly to avoid shifting.
- Place heavier items on the bottom of the box and
lighter items on top.
- When disassembling furniture, beds, lamps, etc.
put the hardware in plastic bags.
- Make a box of essentials and label “Open First”.
- Dispose of all flammables such as cleaning fluids,
aerosol cans, fireworks and matches. Drain the fuel
from your power mower and other machinery. Discard
partly used containers of any substance that may leak.
Empty the water from your steam iron.
- Unplug all electronic equipment such as television
sets, home computers, stereos, etc. 24 hours in advance
of a move so they will be at room temperature on moving
day. Moving a TV set and other electronic equipment
in which heat is still retained could cause internal
damage.
- Set packing goals and deadlines. Have all packing
complete by moving day.
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Moving with pets
can be extra stressful for you and your pets too. When
it comes to moving with pets, you'll have to plan ahead.
Pets, just like us, are very sensitive to changes. Moving
companies will not move your pets so if you plan to
move with your pets, they will be your responsibility.
Here are some pet moving tips to make the relocation
easier, both for you and your pets:
Veterinarian
Before the move, take your pet to the veterinarian for
a thorough physical exam. If your cat or dog is on any
medication, be sure that you have enough for the first
period of settling in to your new home. Don't forget
to take copies of your pets records with you; it'll
make things much easier for the new veterinarian at
the new location. To find a new veterinarian near your
new home you can call the American Animal Hospital Association
(AAHA) at (800) 883-6301.
States law on moving with pets
Since the laws and regulations regarding the importation
of animals differ from one another, check with a veterinarian
in the new area to be sure your pet complies. Make sure
to check with a veterinarian a few weeks in advance
since the process involves paperwork.
Moving your pets by plane
Try to book a direct flight to minimize the time the
animal may be sitting outside the plane in inclement
weather conditions. Some airlines provide counter-to-counter
service so your pet will be carried on and off the plane
by an airline employee. This service costs a little
more, but it may be worth it for your pet's health and
your peace of mind.
Moving pets in the car
Avoid feeding or giving your pets water for several
hours before your drive. Try to be attentive to your
pets' well-being. Make a stop if you see that the pet
is uncomfortable. Be ready to make frequent stops for
feeding and resting. Plan on feeding your pets either
once daily or a couple of small meals during rest stops.
Never leave your pets in the car alone. It is against the law, but if you must,
remember to open the windows and to lock the doors.
Do not leave your pet alone in the car for too long.
Information from:
www.movermax.com
download
document in pdf form
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